Chakrabongse Villas

Built in 1908 by Rama V's Russian-trained warrior prince on the river

🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand·Est. 1908·Thai / European Eclectic·$$

75 HHI Distinguished

Heritage Distinguished

About the Property

Built in 1908 by Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath — son of King Rama V and a Russian-educated military officer — as a riverside retreat within the grounds of the Grand Palace. The prince's marriage to a Ukrainian noblewoman, Ekaterina Desnitskaya, brought European influences that blend with traditional Thai architecture throughout the villa. Now operated by his descendants, the intimate property offers just four suites with unobstructed views of Wat Arun.

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Original Purpose

Royal prince's riverside residence

Highlights

Built by Prince Chakrabongse (son of Rama V)Grand Palace riverside groundsUnobstructed Wat Arun viewsThai-European architectural blendStill family-owned by royal descendantsOnly 4 intimate suites

History Timeline

1908

Built by Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath within the Grand Palace grounds

1912

Prince marries Ukrainian noblewoman Ekaterina Desnitskaya

1920

Prince Chakrabongse dies; property passes to son Prince Chula

1990

Descendant Narisa Chakrabongse begins restoration of the villas

2005

Opens as an intimate 4-suite heritage guest house

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